De basgitaar
Example: Hij speelt elke dag op de basgitaar in de band.
Definition
"De basgitaar" refers to a stringed musical instrument similar to a guitar but with a longer neck and fewer strings, primarily used to provide the bassline in music. It is essential in many bands for creating rhythm and harmony.
Etymology
The term "de basgitaar" comes from the Dutch words 'bas,' meaning 'bass,' and 'gitaar,' meaning 'guitar.' It reflects the instrument's role as the bass version of the guitar. The name highlights its function in music as the foundation of harmonic and rhythmic support.
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"De basgitaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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